Installation manual

Installation Manual🔧 – Help-Me-Help (HmH)

Overview

This guide explains how to install and run the Help-Me-Help application on your computer.
The application is a JavaFX desktop system built using Maven.

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Requirements

Before you begin, make sure you have the following installed:

• Java JDK 25
• Maven
• JavaFX SDK 25.0.1--

Run With Maven: (Windows + Mac + Linux)

1. Download and Unzip Project:

Download project zip from the repository.

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2. Navigate to Project Folder:

Navigate to project folder in the terminal:

cd path/to/project/     (linux + mac)
cd path\to\project\     (windows)

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3. Run the Application:

Start the program by running the main class:

mvn javafx:run

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Run From JAR: (Windows)

1. Download Project JAR:

Go to repository and download the JAR.

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2. Run the JAR in Terminal:

java --module-path "path\to\javafx\sdk" --add-modules javafx.controls -jar path\to\jar.jar

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Database Information

• The application uses a H2 database
• No manual setup is required
• The database is automatically initialized when the application starts

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Troubleshooting

Application does not start

• Make sure the correct Java version is installed

Maven command not found

• Ensure Maven is installed and added to your system PATH

Organizations are not loading

• Check your internet connection
• Verify that the Innsamlingskontrollen API is available

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Uninstalling the Application

To remove the application:

• Simply delete the project folder/jar from your computer

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